DC/MD/VA/WV Adventures

AND . . .
. . . If you are reading this now . . . it's too late to join.
IF you still wish to see the itinerary . . Click Here and send me a message with "send me the Angkor Wat itinerary." Do include your email as it's a larger file.

We will repeat this trip in Dec 2026 (for those that plan ahead). Here is the link (for those that plan ahead) https://4142298.xyz/moretoexplore/events/299959770/

Speaking of planning . . .

. . . . Travel takes planning in advance.

Here are our other upcoming more elaborate/complex meetup events so you can plan to join us.

May 15, 2025 Meetup on Orient Express.

Jun 28, 2025 Spain and Portugal with Running of the Bulls!

Aug 10, 2025 EPIC MACHU PICCHU! vis Short Inca Trail or Train!!
Oct 19, 2025 Petra to the Pyramids. Dead Sea, Sphinx & Nile Cruise

Feb 10, 2026 Northern Lights. A Scandinavian Odyssey!

Feb 28, 2026 India's Golden Triangle with HOLI & Dubai Extension

Mar 29, 2026 Cherry Blossoms in Japan

Jun 17, 2026 Serengeti Photo Safari!

And here are our more adventurous or rugged/remote trips & Treks

Mar 7, 2025 Galapagos Islands Expedition

Apr 25, 2025 Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek.

Aug 10, 2025 The Salkantay Trek to MACHU PICCHU!

Oct 12, 2025 Jordan: Dana to Petra Trek with bonus of Wadi Rum

Jun 7, 2026 Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits.

We do a monthly Q & A Zoom on all our overseas events.
Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us and other attendees.

OR

Click Here to Message Direct to Anna with any questions.

We believe in good decent social. This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective of total attendees. In this case the trip is full.

We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events.

Click Here to see and join in on all our other fun events

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Washington DC - The Miracle Theatre
535 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Book now
From 6:15pm to 10.30pm
https://www.mountainsonstage.com

Films line up:

#### ALWAYS ALIVE

Length : 32 minutes
Director : Davina Montaz-Rosset
Original version

#### For every person living in Chamonix, Mont-Blanc is an irresistible magnet. Known for her many achievements in trail-running, Hillary Gerardi is up for a high-altitude challenge: attempting a round-trip speed record on this iconic summit, starting from Chamonix’s Church. To achieve her goal, she will need to combine intense preparation with an in-depth knowledge of the terrain, which is constantly evolving due to climate change. A film that successfully blends environmental awareness and performance, delivering a burst of joy and emotion!

#### PAINTING THE MOUNTAINS

Length : 46 minutes
Director : Pierre Cadot
Original version

#### Experience an amazing challenge : skiing down tiny patches of snow perched amongst the huge granite walls overlooking El Chaltèn. Guided by local photographer Matthew Tufts, Aurélien Lardy, Vivian Bruchez and Jules Socié only have one goal in mind: to push the limits of gravity to open news lines on these Patagonian giants. Combining commitment, friendships, and quite a few mates, this film will blow your mind. A kind of Free Solo on skis that you won’t forget anytime soon!

#### OF A LIFETIME

Length : 44 minutes
Director : Jérôme Tanon
Original version

#### Within the De le Rue family, passion for freeriding is inherited from generation to generation. Almost turning 18 years old, the young Mila accompanied by her father Xavier and her uncle Victor (both three times freeride world champions) launches into her first expedition, to the magical land of Antarctica! After a long and stormy crossing in a sailboat, the crew reached the pure white continent, with its mountains of ice, its whales, its pinguins… If Xavier and Victor, more familiar with risk management, joyfully open amazing news lines, Mila will have to challenge her fears to fully embrace the adventure. A journey full of complicity, strengthening the trust between a dad and his daughter, and a skier to herself.

#### GROUND UP

Length : 36 minutes
Director : Chris Alstrin
Original version

#### Let’s go for 8 days hanging in the middle of the mythical walls of Yosemite with Amity Warme and Brent Barghahn. Their goal : climbing Pineapple Express, a variation of El Niño’s route on El Capitan, starting from the bottom. This intense film allows us to feel the difficulty and the efforts needed to succeed in freeing such an extreme big wall. A mix of determination, perseverance, and a dazzling complicity give Amity and Brent the opportunity to surpass themselves both physically and mentally. An ode to climbing led by a fantastic duo!

• Apr 25, 2025 Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek
• Aug 10, 2025 EPIC MACHU PICCHU via The Salkantay Trek
• Oct 12, 2025 Jordan: Dana to Petra Trek with bonus of Wadi Rum
• Jun 7, 2026 Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits.
• Nov 2026 Patagonia (in progress).

Our plan is to repeat in two year. For example EBC again in 2027

This means you can chose one for 2025 and then a different for 2026, and in 2027 . . . do what you missed.

We have two other "trek adjacent" events. While not actual treks . . . this are active and rugged mostly outdoors adventure events with snorkeling and water activities.

Dec 6, 2024 Angkor Wat: Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam
Mar 7, 2025 Galapagos Islands Expedition

Do you have questions on ANY of the above?
What to do next?
How to attend?
What to pack?
What's included and not included?
Or any question you might have!!!

The most simple thing is to send a meetup message to https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881

In your message say which one and we can get the ball rolling from there and get you info.

The other easy way is to fill out our form. You can check-box several events that way.
https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8

ALSO . . .
We have a monthly Q & A video conference call to answer it all!
Rsvp on this event and join us on the listed date at 6pm Pacific time.
Here is the link to join https://meet.google.com/irp-rnyi-fgb

RSVP here and we will send you a reminder too!!

What's that? You want to see what the events look like?

pix Pix PIX . . . everybody lives pix!! Here are some galleries of past Treks

EBC Trek Photo Album https://photos.app.goo.gl/jtHi3tTjVhYGjtc19
Salkantay Trek Photo Album https://photos.app.goo.gl/1cveVTS54VkziKba6
Kilimanjaro Trek Photo Album https://photos.app.goo.gl/xxemRMegDqTHHi4UA
Galapagos https://photos.app.goo.gl/chQ3swWt4jGiAabx5

Take a look at the pix. Send us a note. Fill out the event form. RSVP here . . . whatever!! Get the ball rolling on your next adventure. Come and join us!!

The posted date and time of this event is a zoom call.
The NEXT group zoom call will be Thurs Oct 17th at 9PM EST
Here is the video call link https://meet.google.com/irp-rnyi-fgb

The only way to guarantee your spot for this meetup is a $350 deposit.
CLICK HERE for secure deposit link
Upon submitting the deposit please fill out this form

Group Airfare from Los Angeles $1425 including tax and 1 checked bag.
Click here for a NONREFUNDABLE deposit of $200 to book the airfare
For airfare from another city, click here to message Anna

WHAT IS INCLUDED:
· 10 Nights Accommodations – Quito & Galapagos
· 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 Dinners
· Naturalist Guide (during activities)
· All activities listed
· Galapagos National Park entrance fee
· Isabela island entrance fee
· All transportation during the tour
· 24/7 assistance in the islands
· Airport Transfers to hotel. (in – out)
· Transit control card

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

• Airfare to Galapagos (unless booking the group fare from LA)
• Meals not described in the tour (approx. $15 per person, per day)
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Wet suits

RSVP with your email to receive additional info.
RSVP DOES NOT RESERVE YOUR SPOT.

Deposit is the only way to hold your spot. Your deposit is fully refundable up to 90 days before the departure.

Click Here to fill out our google info request form to receive detailed itinerary
Click Here for the main location of this event

Still have questions? We do a monthly Q&A Travel Zoom on all our events
https://4142298.xyz/moretoexplore/events/296044209/
Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us and other attendees.

Click here for General Policies and useful info about our international trips.

We believe in good decent social. This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.

Click Here to see all our other fun events

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The actual dates are Apr 25-May 11, 2024 and the trip is 17 days/16 nights.
We have done this adventure twice already, in 2021 and 2022, and everybody had a blast! CLICK HERE to see attendee photos of the EBC trek

WE HAVE MADE CHANGES BASED UPON EXPERIENCE.

1. We are ADDING Yoga and Meditation, and a local expert TO BE WITH US to guide in Buddhist practice and local culture.
2. We are ADDING two days while going up to better acclimatize.
3. We are ADDING a HELLICOPTER FLIGHT from our highest camp back to start point AND REMOVING two days going down by taking the flight.

To clarify. We are NOT going up to the top of Everest (29,000’)
We are going to Everest Base Camp at 17,600’
Our starting elevation will be in Lukla at 9,400’

You need to be of average or better fitness. If you can manage walking 3-6 hours a day, up and down a hill while carrying a light daypack, you will be OK! If you are very fit and work out and train, you will be at the front.

Professional guides to lead, and Yaks to carry our gear are included. And a Yak Herder too!!

All that is left for us to carry is our water, snacks and camera.

But I don't have the needed gear?!
Sleeping bag and parka, rated to -10C are provided and walking poles too!

Does this include food?
All meals on the trek potion are included.

What is lodging like?
We are sleeping in a series of "Tea Houses" along the route. You will have a bed in a shared room with roommate (from the group). Sorry, a solo room will not be available on this trip. We will pair up everybody.

How dangerous is this? What if I get sick or hurt?
This is NOT the summiting Everest with people dying from bad choices. We will be walking on an established, well used trail the entire time, and NOT on snow or ice. Stats from past years show that 30,000 people a year do the EBC Trek. With all that said, . . . our trip INCLUDES emergency insurance. We are also Certified Wilderness First Responders.
Plain and simple, safety is our primary goal. We will have an experienced guide and porters, and we will be along the entire way.

How much does this cost?
Everest Base Camp Trip $3750 - 17 Days, land only (airfare not included)
For this trip we don’t offer single occupancy and we match you with a roommate if you don't have one.

We might be able to organize a group airfare from Los Angeles (LAX):**
Group Airfare would be around $1600. We will be working on this in the summer of 2024.

RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $250 deposit for the land portion: CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).

For more information fill out this form: https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8

Land Cost includes:

• Airport pick up and drop off 4 times
• 3 nights at Kathmandu hotel
• 13 nights Tea House accommodation during the trek.
• Kathmandu / Lukla Flights
• All entries, required permits and taxes
• Guide, Assistant guides and Porters
• Food and drinks during the trek
• Helicopter ride back from Gorakshep to Lukla
• Sim Card
• Sleeping bag, down jacket, hiking poles
• Welcome and Farewell dinner
• Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu

This is the adventure of a lifetime!

It is done in a safe manner and includes lots with no surprises.
To receive detailed itinerary, inclusions etc CLICK HERE and fill out our google form.

AND/OR if you have questions?
Message direct to Anna (flights and itinerary)
Message Direct to Marc (screen name Oddie)

AND/OR
We do a Zoom Q & A (every other) Wed 6:00-7:30 PM
CLICK HERE FOR THE Zoom Event
CLICK HERE for Google Form to get Reminder for the zoom

NOTE: The "land portion" of this trip starts in Kathmandu on Apr 25 and ends on Mar 11. This event is longer than Meetup date range. Or April 9th to March 12th if you include flight time.

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As a meetup group we have gone to EBC, Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, Galapagos and other bucket list place. Come alone and leave with new lifelong friends.

Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!

CLICK HERE to see the photos from our 2022/2023 amazing adventures!

We visit:

• Lisbon (with Sintra an Unesco World Heritage)
• Porto
• Madrid
• Bilbao
• Pamplona RUNNING OF THE BULLS
• Barcelona

Guided tours in each city, breakfast daily and several dinners, museum entrances, tasting menus, Running of the Bulls w/balcony view, transportation throughout the trip and much more!

We travel as a group, and also have the flexibility of hop-on, hop-off tours and museum passes with "skip the line" so you enjoy a complete independence. You can take our organized tours or do your own thing, cater to your special interests, visit other sites and locations in the cities, while still being guided and aided with arrangements. You can do it independently, or you can join new friends traveling with you, and do it together. The idea is come alone, meet new like-minded people and make lifelong memories, without the "one size fits all" tour formula.

Price per person, double occupancy: $4850
(we match roommates for those wishing to share)
Price for single room: $6450

Included:

• 13 nights in first class hotels with central locations
• Breakfast daily
• Dinner at Casa Botín in Madrid, founded in 1725, is the oldest restaurant in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records https://botin.es/
• Authentic Basque Foodie Tour in Bilbao
• Transportation between the 6 cities
• Arrival and departure transfers from airport to hotels and train stations
• City Sightseeing tours in Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona
• Entrance tickets and guided tours at Sintra, Prado and Guggenheim museums, La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and more
• Front Row Private Balcony to view (safely from above) the Running Of The Bulls in Pamplona

In addition to the services listed above, what's included mostly comes down to creating an awesome trip at a great value and balanced logistics, making new friends and lifelong memories.

Not Included:
x Transatlantic Airfare (we can help you arrange that)
x Meals not listed above
x Tips and any personal and accidental expenses

The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit
Click Here for Secure Deposit Link
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).
Click Here and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit
Click Here to fill out our google info request form and receive detailed itinerary and inclusions.
Limited capacity of 24 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly.

We have designed this to include all the "must see" locations.
Click Here to Message Direct to Anna with any questions.
She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions.
Click Here to see all our other fun events

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CLOTHES LIST
You must own & bring for this specific event
Hands:
1.) Layer gloves
2.) Insulated gloves or mittens (2 pair)
3.) Outer 100% waterproof shell
Body layers - Top:
1.) Long sleeve base layer (Synthetic - No cotton)
2.) Hooded full zip fleece
3.) Light softshell vest (Optional-Sleeveless down jacket)
4.) Light softshell (Down jacket)
5.) Hardshell hooded 100% waterproof jacket
6.) Parka
Body layers - Lower:
1.) Base layer (Synthetic - No cotton)
2.) Softshell
3.) Insulated goose down pant as medium layer
4.) Hardshell 100% water proof
5.) Liner socks (3 pair)
6.) Alpine socks (2 pair)
Video guide to cold weather layers: Click here

PERSONAL GEAR: aside of your own clothes layering system you will NEED:
1.) Mountaineering boots (Not hiking boots-Own-rent)
2.) Crampons (Not micro-spikes-Own -rent)
3.) Ice axe (Own-rent)
4.) Climbing helmet (Own)
5.) 2 locking carabiners (Own)
6.) Mountaineering harness (Own-Rent)
7.) Emergency bivy sack (Own)
8.) Gaiters knee hight (Own)
9.) Walky-talky (Own)
10.) Glacier glasses and/or polarize goggles (Own)
11.) Mountaineering tent (Own-rent)
This item is NOT the same as your backpacking tent.
12.) -20F sleeping bag (Own-rent)

Suggested gear to own:
Glacier crampons: Click here
Mountaineering boots: Click here
White gas mountaineering stove: Click here
Mountaineering Ice Axe: Click here
Mountaineering tent: Click here
Mountaineering sleeping bag: Click here

Transportation: Airline ticket: You book your own car-airplane
Logging: House-Appartment or Cabin will be rented as soon all committed spots are filled and final cost will be divided amount participants
Food: You are on your own, depending on logging we can cook or eat out.

The Inca Trail is the "tourist" route. We are doing the 1-day hike, which is the second half of the classic Inca Trek and a full day at Machu Picchu. It is shorter and less difficult than the Salkantay. The views are stunning - mostly rainforest canopy and ancient historic sights. Those who are interested in this way to reach Machu Picchu, CLICK HERE to find the event.

The Train is just as it sounds. No long hike. Travel by rail and with less effort. This is intended for people with less mobility or those who wish to glamp it a bit. They will be traveling with the Inca Trail group, but instead of hiking for one full day, can opt for the convenience of the train ride. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Peru is an amazing place with many unbelievable surprises. We are sampling a little bit of everything - from the tall peaks of the Andes, to the majestic Inca ruins, to the Peruvian Jungle and not to forget...the famous Peruvian food and the pisco sour!!! This is a trip of a lifetime indeed!

Come enjoy this beautiful country the way you want. Visit Lima, the capital and sample some of the most famous fusion cuisine. Visit Cusco, the religious and administrative capital of the Inca Empire. Learn about the history of the Inca people and their amazing accomplishments. Then enjoy a stunning 4-day hike on the Salkantay Trail, culminating with a full day spent at Machu Picchu!

Machu Picchu via Salkantay Trail
Price per person for the land portion $2495, Double occupancy (Share)
Single Supplement (Hotels only, share during trek) $370
Secure Deposit Link for Salkantay Trail $251
Group Airfare from Los Angeles $1250 including tax and 1 checked bag.
Click here for a NONREFUNDABLE deposit of $200 to book the airfare

RSVP to receive detailed Day-by-Day itinerary. If you wish to attend, deposit is the only way to secure your spot. Upon paying the deposit, please fill out this Participant's Form.
The deposit is refundable up to 90 day before departure.

INCLUDED:

• Hotels in Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes.
• Emergency Insurance during Salkantay Trek portions
• Guided Sightseeing Tours in Lima and Cusco
• Breakfast Daily
• Welcome Dinner in Cusco
• Farewell dinner in Aguas Calientes after the trek
• All Meals during the Trek
• Hotel/Airport Transfers
• Porters and Professional Guides during the trek
• International and domestic airfare if booked with the group air from LA

Not Included

• International and domestic airfare, unless booked with the group
• Any other meals not stated
• Gratuities and personal expenses.
• Travel Insurance when not on the Trek portion (we can give you a quote for that)

This event is posted to several groups. The number of RSVP does not reflect the actual number of participants. CLICK HERE for the main/central post.

If you need information on this or any of our other international events**FILL OUT OUR GOOGLE FORM **

Got Questions?
Specifics about Salkantay Trek . . . Message to Marc
(Marc-screen name Oddie) https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881
All things flights and sign ups message to Anna
https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062

OR . . . .
We do a monthly Travel Q&A Zoom. CLICK HERE to RSVP for our monthly A & A Zoom
Come to the zoom, ask questions, meet others attending, be social.

CLICK HERE to join in and see all our other events

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The only way to guarantee your spot for this meetup is a $400 deposit.
CLICK HERE for secure deposit link:

Upon submitting the deposit, please fill out this form

RSVP to the event with your email to receive additional info.
RSVP DOES NOT RESERVE YOUR SPOT.
Deposit is the only way to hold your spot.
Click Here for secure deposit link.

Your deposit is fully refundable up to 90 days before the departure.
For airfare and other info on the trip, click here to message Anna
Click Here to fill out our google info request form to receive detailed itinerary.

We believe in good decent social. This event is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective.
Click Here for the main location of this event.

Still have questions? We do a monthly Q&A Travel Zoom on all our events

Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us and other attendees.
Click here for General Policies and useful info about our international trips.
We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
Click Here to see all our other fun events

Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!

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